CHATHAM-KENT: March 18, 2015 -- With the change of weather and with children having some time away from school this week, a change in pattern and behaviour is underfoot. While some impacts may be positive, like a walk around the block, there may be other less pleasant outcomes within the community. For example, at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA), the Emergency Department is experiencing a 10 – 15% higher than normal volume of patients, which coupled with reduced provider coverage as a result of March Break is increasing wait times.

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Chatham-Kent Health Alliance receives funding from the Erie St. Clair Local Health Integration Network. The opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent the views of the Erie St. Clair Local Health Integration Network.